Meditating seems like an easy enough thing to do. But if you’re in a rush, you have a hard time calming your mind, or you don’t like sitting still, it can be a challenge. To get the ball rolling, try simply counting to ten.»6/16/15 7:30am 6/16/15 7:30am

Some jobs make you spend a lot of time on the phone. Typically, the phone rings and you respond. Instead of reacting to phone calls, try planning your call schedule in the morning to stay on task throughout the day. »2/01/15 3:00pm 2/01/15 3:00pm

Meetings are an inevitable part of the job for many people, and sometimes you know you're going into a meeting that will drag on and on. How do you prepare yourself to be engaged and alert? Here's a few of methods to survive those long haul meetings. »1/16/15 2:00pm 1/16/15 2:00pm

When you're in the middle of work, the shrill ring of your phone can be an annoying disruption. Here's how to ensure this doesn't derail you completely and you can focus on the work at hand.»9/19/14 10:00am 9/19/14 10:00am

Your mind can waver when you are trying to focus. A PhD student shares how he created a "depth ritual" that primes his mind into a state of concentration, ready to tackle whatever needs to be done.»9/17/14 4:30am 9/17/14 4:30am

Dear Lifehacker, I work in an open office environment, and I'd really like to put on my headphones and focus to some music while I work. I'm worried my coworker or boss might think I'm isolating myself, or not being a "team player" though. How can I explain I'm trying to be productive without coming off like I'm being… »7/21/14 10:00am 7/21/14 10:00am

Writing things down helps you remember them later, but it's also a great way to keep yourself from getting distracted. If you often find your mind wandering when it should be focused on the task at hand, keep a "procrastination pad" to jot down those fleeting thoughts and look them up later. »11/16/13 1:00pm 11/16/13 1:00pm

Are you having trouble staying focused on your tax return? Is texting so fascinating that you can’t keep your eyes on the road? Concentration can be difficult for all of us, but it doesn’t actually have to be so hard. With just a few simple tricks and hacks, you can drastically improve your concentration. Here are… »9/30/13 6:49pm 9/30/13 6:49pm

Chrome: If you're like me, you probably open a handful of tabs every day that you never even get around to actually looking at. TabZolo helps you prevent tab overload by keeping your browsing focused to only one tab at a time. »7/20/13 3:00pm 7/20/13 3:00pm

Are you often left scratching your head after a long day wondering, "what did I even get done today?" You're not alone. As designer and writer Josh Long explains, you can get rid of this feeling by upping two things in your daily life: constraints and concentration.»12/31/12 11:00am 12/31/12 11:00am